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Cinnamon-Roll Christmas Tree Recipe

It's so fast and easy to make these rolls for the holiday. What a sweet way to celebrate Christmas morning! —Alyssa Helm, Caledonia, Michigan

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.YIELD:12 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup vanilla frosting

Directions

1.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices.

3. Center one slice near top of prepared pan, cut side down. Closely arrange nine more slices to form three additional rows, adding one slice per row, to form a tree. Center remaining two slices at base of tree for trunk. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.